citizen-science-observations

Spring bloom of brittlebush is a reliable signal that desert ecosystems are waking up, and tracki...

Eastern redcedar is rapidly expanding its range into grasslands and open fields near many communi...

Redstem Stork's-bill is one of the most common weeds invading lawns, gardens, and parks across No...

Common reed can aggressively take over wetlands, riverbanks, and even roadside ditches near your ...

Osoberry is one of the first native shrubs to flower each spring, meaning its observation surge i...

Nevin's Brickellbush is a rare Southern California native that supports local pollinators, and kn...

Henbit deadnettle is likely blooming in your yard, garden beds, or local park right now — and und...

Tracking when and where native wildflowers like Blue Dicks bloom each year helps gardeners, land ...

Licorice fern grows on mossy rocks and tree trunks in forests and parks many people walk through ...

Tracking where eastern white pine is thriving — or struggling — helps gardeners, foresters, and p...

Beavertail Pricklypear is a low-water, high-impact native plant that thrives in hot, dry conditio...

Documented sightings of native plants like Bigelow's Spikemoss help conservationists and local la...

Tracking where native plants like Bigelow's Spikemoss still survive helps conservationists and la...

Yaupon Holly is a drought-tolerant, native alternative to imported teas and coffees that you coul...

Surge in documented sightings helps scientists track where this iconic fern is thriving — or pote...

Holm oaks are drought-tolerant Mediterranean trees increasingly planted in California cities, and...

Tracking where native ferns like maidenhair spleenwort naturally grow helps gardeners and conserv...

Community-documented sightings of native desert cacti like Branched Pencil Cholla help scientists...

Rubber Rabbitbrush is a tough, drought-tolerant native shrub that pollinators depend on in late s...

Tracking where native cacti like walkingstick cactus are growing helps conservationists and local...

Muscadine grapes are a tough, heat-tolerant native vine that home gardeners in South Florida can ...

Sea grape is a salt-tolerant, wildlife-friendly native plant that thrives in Florida gardens and ...

Every verified sighting of a native desert wildflower like Scale Bud helps scientists track wheth...

Ballmoss is a fascinating indicator of air quality and urban tree health — if you see it covering...

Mosses like juniper haircap are quiet workhorses of healthy ecosystems — they retain moisture, pr...